Sweet Potatoes are a fantastic source for vitamins and minerals that your dog can benefit from! They are also rich in antioxidants, great for an upset stomach and are an anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory food! And Best Bully Sticks knows that dogs LOVE sweet potato! We’re happy to feature Pawsh Magazine’s Sweet Potato Nothings dog treat recipe just in time for the fall season. With only 3 ingredients your dog can still enjoy all the benefits of raw sweet potato! Full recipe below.

Ingredients

1 medium sweet potato

1/4 cup whole wheat all-purpose flour

1/4 cup water (adjust measurement according to size of potato used)

Mini-cupcake pan and mini-cupcake liners

Directions

1. Wash, peel and dice sweet potato; although you can leave the skins on if desired.

2. Steam sweet potato until it is nice and soft, even a little mushy.

3. Mash sweet potato in a bowl with a fork.

4. Mix in flour and water at the same time to achieve a thick paste.

5. Scoop mixture into mini-cupcake skirts and bake for 40 minutes at 350 until crisp and golden.

6. Allow to cool then treat your pup!

Enjoy & Bone Appétit!

Thanks to Pawsh Magazine for sharing the Sweet Potato Nothings dog treat recipe and photos! Check out more tasty treats for your pooch in our Weekly Drool Recipe category! Think of it as your own personal dog-treat recipe box.

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At Best Bully Sticks we have some pretty amazing customers—who care about their dogs through and through. From tip of the nose to tip of the tail, our customer will go great lengths to get their dog the best and healthiest options for a full and happy canine life. Aleksandra Ninova is no different. She even took some of our safe and healthy treats and made her protein-packed dog treats! We thought we’d share her story and recipe with you so you can recreate this healthy and tasty treat for your pup!

As a new doggie mom, I want the best for my little boy Bruno. I spend a bunch of time researching the best dog food, best feeding techniques (such as rotational feeding – switching food brands every few months), as well as healthiest, natural dog treats. I also love cooking, so I decided to cook up some treats for my little guy. When researching recipes, I saw that just about all (basically all) of them have a lot of flour as an ingredient. Granted, the flour is usually whole wheat, or brown rice, but I was determined to find a way to minimize the amount of flour and starch in my dog treats as dogs do not NEED too much of it (if any at all). So thus I looked around my supplies to see what I could substitute flour for. read more…

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Best Bully Sticks knows after the blissful puppy breath goes away, as a dog owner, you may have experienced nose-turning fumes coming from your dog’s mouth. Amanda Maguire, like many dog owners, has also dealt with bad doggy breath. But in addition to brushing her dog’s teeth, she’s come up with a creative and tasty way for her dogs to enjoying freshening their breath! Enter: Peanut Butter Vegan Dog Treats! These healthy and helpful dog treats will have your hounds barking for more! View Amanda’s dog treat recipe from her blog, Pickles and Honey, below!

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 20 mins

Total time: 30 mins

Serves: 16

Ingredients

1 C. Whole Wheat Flour

½ Tbs. Baking Powder

½ C. Peanut Butter

¼ C. Unsweetened Applesauce

½ C. Non-Dairy Milk (I used unsweetened, plain almond milk)

¼ C. Chopped Fresh Parsley, loosely packed (optional)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or lightly grease). Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, applesauce, and non-dairy milk. Sift in flour and baking powder and mix well. Fold in fresh parsley (if using).

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Sweet & Savory—a great taste combination that is rarely pulled off really well. But one of those ways is Hawaiian Pizza! Now your dog can enjoy the flavor of a Hawaiian/Italian treat thanks to Doggy Dessert Chef! Yummy and healthy ingredients make up this tangy, tasty dog treat! Full recipe below.

*Make sure that the only ingredient in your tomato paste is tomatoes. A lot of brands add garlic and other spices for taste so make sure to avoid those ingredients that aren’t dog friendly.

Enjoy & Bone Appétit!

Thanks to our good friend Doggy Dessert Chef for sharing her great Hawaiian Pizza Dog Treat recipe and photos! Check out more tasty treats for your pooch in our Weekly Drool Recipe category! Think of it as your own personal dog-treat recipe box.

For an everyday healthy and natural treat, give your dog a bully stick from BBS!

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It’s undeniable—veggies are great for dogs! Carrots, broccoli, squash, tomatoes, cucumbers and more are great ways for your dog to get beneficial nutrients! However, your dog may think veggies are very deniable and turn their nose up. Thankfully, Erica at For the Love of Pooch found a perfect way to make eating veggies a great experience for her dog, Mochi! Follow her recipe for Veggie & Cheese Delight dog treat below!

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There are few tastier combinations we can think of than bacon and cheese, so when we came across The Blissful Bakker’s recipe for Turkey Bacon and Cheese Dog Treats, we knew we had to share it with you! In addition to their delicious flavor, turkey bacon and cheese each contain an assortment of beneficial nutrients as well. Cheese, which is high in calcium, vitamins A, B12, quality proteins and amino acids, is great for maintaining strong bones and healthy teeth. Turkey bacon, a lower fat version of pork bacon, is a great source of lean protein and carbs for energy, muscle and tissue health. With this win-win in taste and nutrition, it’s no wonder both cheese and bacon are universally loved by dog and owner alike! Here’s how Rachel at The Blissful Bakker combines the two into a delicious treat your pup is sure to love:

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour (plus more if needed)

1 Tbsp. baking powder

1/4 cup cooked turkey bacon, crumbled

1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup milk

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine flour and baking powder.

Stir in milk, chopped bacon and cheddar cheese until a soft dough forms (you may have to add a little more flour if the dough seems really sticky).

Roll out the dough with your hands to make half inch balls (you may want to alter this based on your dog’s size)

Place balls on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes, flip and bake for another 10 minutes or until slightly crunchy.

Cool and store in an airtight container for 3-5 days or in the freezer for up to one month.

Note: If your pup has any dietary issues, be sure to consult with your vet before feeding these treats to your furry friend.

Thanks so much to Rachel (and her pup, Darby!) at The Blissful Bakker for sharing this recipe with us!

For more tasty treats, check back each week for more Weekly Drool Recipes on the Healthy Dog Blog! Or, for an everyday chew, give your pup an all-natural bully stick!

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The old “Apple a Day” mantra could be just as true for you pup as you! Apples are a great source of natural fiber, cancer-fighting nutrients and not to mention Vitamins A & C! Reward your pup with a crunchy, healthy treat with these easy and cute Apple Peanut Butter Dog Treats from Aimee at Irresistible Pets! Follow her simple recipe below!

IngredientsRipe Green or Red Apple(s) Peanut Butter

SuppliesSmall Apple Shaped Cookie CutterKnifePotato Peeler

Time Required10 minutes

Instructions

Learn how to make these Apple Peanut Butter Dog Treats as pictured below. If you want to learn more, keep reading! read more…

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If your dog isn’t feeling well and needs a puppy pick-me-up, Best Bully Sticks has just the thing for you! Try Amy of The Blond Cook’s Simple Dog Biscuits recipe! With only four ingredients, you’ll love this easy, all natural dog treat recipe and your pup will love the taste! View the full recipe below!

Note: These dog treats do include garlic. Although highly debated, small amounts of garlic can be beneficial to your dog. Ask your vet what might be right for your dog. If you’d like, omit the garlic and add herbs like parsley, mint or even basil.

Ingredients

3 cups all purpose flour & additional flour for dusting surface

2 large eggs

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Approximately 1/3 cup water

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl, forming a stiff dough with your hands. Add more water if necessary.

3. Dust surface with flour. Using a rolling pin, roll out dough about 1/4 inch thick. Using a cookie cutter, cut into shapes (or use a knife to cut into small strips).

4. Place onto baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned on bottom (tops of treats will not be as browned).

5. Cool on a wire rack & store in an airtight container.

Enjoy & Bone Appétit!

Thank you to Amy & Chance at The Blond Cook for sharing their great recipe and photos!

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Get ready for a tasty and cool treat! Today Best Bully Sticks is sharing Layered Sweet Potato Frosty Bones from Sugar the Golden Retriever! These frosty snacks are a yummy and nutritious treat that your pup won’t have any problem devouring! Sweet potato and yogurt paired with a chewy dog treat make a great summer snack for any four-legged friend, plus it’s easy to make! Full recipe below!

Ingredients

Plain Yogurt

Mashed Sweet Potato

Honey (optional)

Sam’s Yams Sweet Potato dog treats

Directions

1. Pour some yogurt in the mold, Freeze it for an hour.

2. Add the mashed sweet potato on top of the frozen yogurt.

(Optional: for a creamy texture sweet potato, place the sweet potato in a blender first)

3. Cut a Sam’s Yams Sweet Potato Chewz into a small pieces and place it in the middle before adding the 2nd layer of yogurt.

4. Add another layer of yogurt. Freeze it for an hour (or longer).

Bone Appétit & Enjoy!

Thank you to Sugar & mom Rosalyn for sharing this amazing recipe and photos with us!

Your dog can also enjoy the simple pleasures of all natural dog treats and chews by simply checking our bully sticks, Sam’s Yams or other great products!

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If you’re dealing with a hot summer, why not make it the most of the warm weather and throw a party! Even if it’s just for you and your dog Best Bully Sticks has a great way to make the sizzling summer a little cooler. Frozen Luau Dog Treats via Aimee Beltran and Chuy of Irresistible Pets combines just three ingredients that you probably have in your house right now! Check out this yummy and easy treat for Fido below!